MEET THE TEAM

VANTHAT KONG

Executive Director

My name is Vanthat Kong, I am originally from Siem Reap. I have one sister and three brothers. I come from a well-educated family and I have a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration of Accounting and Finance and a Master Degree in General Management. I worked for over 5 years as Deputy Director for Sangkheum Center for Children, on the project Social and Education Training Program for Disadvantaged Children. Most recently I was Sponsorship Officer in the Building Relation Department at Plan International Cambodia. I have training and experience in advocacy, social work, child protection and monitoring and evaluation. I have been a member of the Board of Directors since 2009, because I am committed to supporting disadvantaged women and girls who suffer from abuse and discrimination to realize their potential and rights as active citizens so they can make decisions for their own lives. My commitment to WRC and previous experience enables me to lead WRC to achieve our goals; for gender equality and women’s empowerment.

PISEY KHIM

Program Manager

My name is Pisey Khim and I am from Siem Reap province. I’m the youngest of 5 sisters and 1 brother. In early 2008, I married my husband Kil and now we have a lovely 5-year-old son, Sokdin. Why am I at Women’s Resource Center? Because it provides different types of information to women who need support and don’t know where to go. I am a Cambodian woman and I can say that I understand why women are too shy to talk about their concerns or problems – keeping them inside their minds – because I used to be like that too. I don’t think it is healthy because the problems don’t go anywhere, and they can grow bigger inside the mind and create unnecessary stress. I want women to come to our Center and share about their concerns and issues. We offer a safe and confidential place for emotional support and free information. Welcome to all women!

KIMSAN ON

Programs Coordinator

My name is Kimsan Oun. I was born in Siem Reap province. I am number 7 of 9 brothers and sisters. Previously I worked at Chongkneas Health Center as a nurse for 2 years, then at Reproductive Health Association of Cambodia (RHAC) for 2 years as their health facilitator. My experience includes providing group discussions and training on HIV AIDS, STI, reproduction health, family planning, nutrition, birth control, counseling and Voluntary Confidential Counseling and Training (VCCT). I have worked with many different groups of people, especially women and girls. Previously I worked at Women’s Resource Center as the Health Facilitator. I feel happy to share my knowledge and experience to our beneficiaries. I see that women and girls really need support and information about health, women’s rights and gender, parenting, finances and, especially, receive counseling – because most women in Cambodia only study to primary level. I want to see all women and girls in Cambodia became stronger in society.

SREYNY SVAY

Finance & Admin Officer

My name is Sreyny Svay and I am from Takeo province. I have 1 sister and 1 brother. Previously, I worked at Caritas Cambodia as an Accountant for almost 2 years. I was responsible for managing the accounts of their donor-funded programs. My tasks included daily bookkeeping, quarterly and annual budgeting, and preparing expenditure breakdowns. I decided to join Women’s Resource Center because I am a Cambodian woman and so I understand what their needs, wants and concerns are in life. Many Cambodian women face daily challenges like being surrounded by violence, experiencing physical, emotional or sexual violence, and being at risk of trafficking. I want to help Cambodian women stay safe. I like that Women’s Resource Center offers a safe and confidential place for women to receive emotional support and informal education.

SOKNANG LEV

Women's Rights and Gender Facilitator

My name is Soknang Lev. I grew up in Siem Reap province with my foster parents without any siblings. I graduated high school in 2010. In 2011 I interned with Plan International Cambodia as a Community Development Facilitator, working with both authorities and local villagers to promote child rights. In 2013, I began working for the Cambodian Women Crisis Center as on a scholarship. Working with school directors, parents and girls to promote girls access to quality education. In 2015 I became District Facilitator at SBK Research and Development, who ensure solid financial management and business plans for beneficiaries. I am excited to work with Women’s Resource Center providing training on women’s rights, gender equality, family law and safe migration to women, men, girls and boys. I am happy to share my knowledge and skills to support women and girls to gain their rights and full potential of decision making for themselves, their family and community.

SAVUN TY

Health Facilitator

My name is Savun Ty. I was born in Siem Reap province. I have 4 sisters and 2 brothers. I previously worked at Caritas Cambodia with the home-based care team, working with people living with HIV/AIDs and providing education about HIV/AIDs and STIs to villagers. I have also worked at the busy Kok Chork Health Center as a nurse. As Health Facilitator at Women’s Resource Center, I really enjoy working where I can share my knowledge and experience with so many women and girls. I am passionate to support women because I too am a woman in Cambodia and see daily the challenges many women and girls have regarding health problems and emotional struggles. I hope to help women and girls to be empowered to make informed decisions about their lives.

SREINAT SAM

Health Outreach Facilitator

My name is Sreinat Sam and I am from Siem Reap province. I am trained as a nurse and before joining Women’s Resource Center, I worked at Cambodia Diabetes Association for over 2 years. I am passionate about helping women take care of their health, such as their personal hygiene, reproductive health and the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. I think women have a lot of responsibilities inside and outside the home, and so it is important she has the ability to take care of her health and also take care of the health of her children, like by showing them how to eat healthily for example. Health is a very important issue for women in Cambodia and I really want to help empower them by providing informal education.

SAROUT AN

Multimedia Facilitator

My name is Sarout An and I am from Siem Reap province. Before I came to work at Women’s Resource Center, I was a tailor in my village. However, I had the opportunity to join the team part-time, assisting the ‘Through Our Lens’ workshop in partnership with PhotoForward. I also assist with translations and taking photographs for the Center. I joined Women’s Resource Center because it was an opportunity to change my life and get more knowledge. I am so happy here that I want to help other women and girls in Cambodia have access to education and knowledge just like me.

SENARA TAN

Social Worker

My name is Senara Tan. I have 1 son. My family is based in Siem Reap province. I am the youngest of 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Before joining Women’s Resource Center, I worked at Cambodia Women’s Crisis Center (CWCC) as a reintegration officer. For 10 years, I worked closely with women’s issues such as domestic violence, rape and sex trafficking. I also have counseling experience and a Bachelor of Laws. Since becoming the Social Worker at Women’s Resource Center, I have certainly been building relationships with women and their families. I hope all women will have the confidence to speak out about their problems and that there is always someone there to listen and understand their feelings. For every problem, there is a solution. I offer confidentiality and a warm welcome to all women.

OCH PHLONG

Tuk Tuk Driver

My name is Och Phlong and I am from Siem Reap province. I have 1 sister and 3 brothers. I am working as a Tuk Tuk Driver at Women’s Resources Center. Previously, I was a housewife. I decided to join Women’s Resource Center because I am a Cambodian woman and I want to see the women in the world become very strong and have the same opportunities as men. I want to help Cambodian women stay safe. I like that Women’s Resource Center offers a safe and confidential place for women to receive emotional support and informal education.

LY REIM

Cleaner

My name is Ly Reim and I am from Siem Reap province. I have 3 sisters and 4 brothers. I am working as a cleaner at Women’s Resources Center. Previously, I worked in Thailand as a seller. I decided to join Women’s Resource Center because I want to get money to support my family and also because I get access to knowledge about health and financial literacy. I am very happy working at Women’s Resource Center.